How to Travel from

Watford to Shaftesbury

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Watford Shaftesbury

Cheapest

By car (179 km)

1 h 56 min

179 km.

from $9

Other

Rideshare

1 h 56 min

179 km.

from $6.81

Train

4 h 33 min

144 km.

from $142.50

Bus, Train

5 h 24 min

143 km.

from $5.43

Train operators

Southern

Phone:

+44 3451 27 29 20

Website:

southernrailway.com/

Train from Watford Junction to Clapham

Ave. Duration:

42 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$11.39–$16.46

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Ringwood

Ave. Duration:

2h 10m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$27.85–$39.24

South Western Railway

Phone:

0345 6000 650

Website:

southwesternrailway.com/

Train from Clapham Junction to Gillingham

Ave. Duration:

1h 49m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$63.29–$151.89

Train from Woking to Gillingham

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$53.16–$126.58

Bus operators

Arriva Herts and Essex

Phone:

0344 800 44 11

Website:

arrivabus.co.uk/herts-and-essex/

Bus from Town Hall to Heathrow

Ave. Duration:

54 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$2.96

Salisbury Reds

Phone:

+44 1202 338420

Website:

salisburyreds.co.uk/

Bus from Blue Boar Row to The

Ave. Duration:

1h 22m

Frequency:

5 times a day

First Berkshire & The Thames Valley

Phone:

0345 646 0707

Website:

firstbus.co.uk/berkshire-thames-valley

Bus from Town Hall to Heathrow

Ave. Duration:

42 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Woking

Ave. Duration:

50 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

What is the cheapest way to get from Watford to Shaftesbury?

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Shaftesbury is to drive which costs $35.87 - $52.17 and takes 1h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Watford to Shaftesbury?

The fastest way to get from Watford to Shaftesbury is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $35.87 - $52.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Shaftesbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Shaftesbury. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at The Town Hall via London Heathrow Airport, Meeting House Lane and Blue Boar Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Watford to Shaftesbury?

The distance between Watford and Shaftesbury is 199 km. The road distance is 179.9 km.

How do I travel from Watford to Shaftesbury without a car?

The best way to get from Watford to Shaftesbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $65.22 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Watford to Shaftesbury?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Watford to Shaftesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Shaftesbury bus from?

Watford to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Heathrow Airport station.

Train or bus from Watford to Shaftesbury?

The best way to get from Watford to Shaftesbury is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $65.22 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Watford to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Watford to Shaftesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Ringwood station.

Can I drive from Watford to Shaftesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Shaftesbury is 180 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Watford to Shaftesbury.

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?

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Five ways to Travel from Watford to Shaftesbury

Transport providers

Train operators

Southern

National Express

South Western Railway

Bus operators

Arriva Herts and Essex

Salisbury Reds

First Berkshire & The Thames Valley

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Watford to Shaftesbury?

What is the fastest way to get from Watford to Shaftesbury?

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Shaftesbury?

How far is it from Watford to Shaftesbury?

How do I travel from Watford to Shaftesbury without a car?

How long does it take to get from Watford to Shaftesbury?

Where do I catch the Watford to Shaftesbury bus from?

Train or bus from Watford to Shaftesbury?

Where does the Watford to Shaftesbury bus arrive?

Can I drive from Watford to Shaftesbury?

Where can I stay near Shaftesbury?